Dell Dimension 4600C, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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Scanner Problems
NOTE:
Dell does not cover the scanner’s warranty. If you need technical assistance for your scanner,
call the scanner’s manufacturer. See the scanner documentation for the correct phone number.
V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS® —
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel .
2
Click Printers and Other Hardware .
3 Click View installed printers or fax printers .
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
4 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port) . For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is USB .
R EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions.
C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION —
See the scanner documentation for setup and
troubleshooting information.
U NLOCK THE SCANNER —
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
R
ESTART THE COMPUTER AND TR Y THE SCANNER AGAIN
C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS —
• If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working
electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on.
• Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
V ERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY M ICROSOFT® W INDOWS® —
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel .
2
Click Printers and Other Hardware .
3
Click Scanners and Cameras .
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
R EINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER — See the scanner documentation for instructions.